foregone conclusion

US: /ˈfɔrˈgɔn kənˈkluʒən, -ˈgɑn/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

fore•gone con•clu•sion /ˈfɔrˈgɔn kənˈkluʒən, -ˈgɑn/  n. [countable]

1. a conclusion or result that will occur under any circumstances:
   It's a foregone conclusion that you won't be hired since you are not qualified.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

fore′gone′ conclu′sion, 

1. an inevitable conclusion or result.
2. a conclusion, opinion, or decision formed in advance of proper consideration of evidence, arguments, etc.
• 1595–1605

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foregone conclusion noun

1. an inevitable result or conclusion